Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev
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They have met twice
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Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev: Matchup Breakdown
Justin Gaethje is 11-5 in the Lightweight division with a 68.8% win rate. Rafael Fiziev is 8-5 at Lightweight, winning 61.5% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 2 times. Justin Gaethje leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev on Mar 8, 2025, won by Justin Gaethje by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Justin Gaethje holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,182 to 965. Career peaks are 1,182 for Justin Gaethje and 1,112 for Rafael Fiziev. Justin Gaethje has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 63.6% finish rate. Rafael Fiziev has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50.0% of the time.
Justin Gaethje stands 5' 11" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Rafael Fiziev is 5' 8" with a reach of 71", switch. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Rafael Fiziev. Justin Gaethje is 37, Rafael Fiziev is 33.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Justin Gaethje has landed 1,271 significant strikes at 57.6% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 13:17 of control time. Rafael Fiziev has landed 706 at 52.9% with 10 takedowns and 10:49 of control.
Justin Gaethje has 2 title fights (1 won) against 0 (0 won) for Rafael Fiziev. They have no opponents in common.
Have Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev fought before?
Yes. Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev have fought twice in the UFC (Justin Gaethje 2, Rafael Fiziev 0). Most recently, Justin Gaethje won by unanimous decision at UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev on March 8, 2025.
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Who has more UFC wins, Justin Gaethje or Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje has more UFC wins: 11 to 8. Justin Gaethje's UFC record is 11-5; Rafael Fiziev's is 8-5.
KO/TKO wins: Justin Gaethje 7, Rafael Fiziev 4. Submission wins: Justin Gaethje 0, Rafael Fiziev 0.
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Who is taller, Justin Gaethje or Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje is taller at 5'11", to Rafael Fiziev's 5'8" (3 inches). Rafael Fiziev has the longer reach: 71 inches to 70.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.